Quincy Enunwa's 2016 season saw him break out for 857 yards with the Jets. But following two serious neck injuries - one that kept him out all of 2017 and another that held him to just one game in 2019 and landed him on the PUP list for 2020, ending his season again - Enunwa's playing career has been put in jeopardy.

But the soon-to-be 28-year-old still wants to play.

In an interview with ESPN's Rich Cimini, Enunwa talked about the challenges, both mental and physical, of missing out on the game he loves, while also saying he still has the passion to play, if he's physically able.

So many questions … Here are a few more you asked me in this week's edition of the SNY Jets mailbag:

Why haven't the Jets gone after Clowney? -- @BuddhaTaino

Money. Actually, it's more about player value. Jadeveon Clowney may be the best pass rusher on the market, but he wanted more than $20 million per year on a long-term contract, and then reportedly lowered his demands into the $17-18 million range. So far no one thinks he's worth that -- certainly not on a long-term deal. The Jets clearly don't.

Matt Rhule heaps praise on Jets' Denzel Mims: 'When it was crunch time, he was who we went to'

'I think Denzel will make yet another big jump this year'

The Jets' wide receiver situation has taken three hits this offseason, first with the departure of Robby Anderson via free agency and then with the news -- though it wasn't unexpected -- that Quincy Enunwa and Josh Bellamywould not be able to play for them in 2020.

And with a depth chart that features Jamison Crowder as their most established target, the Jets will be hoping that second-round pick Denzel Mims will be able to contribute in a big way immediately -- something his former coach sees happening.

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, who coached Mims during his time at Baylor, referred to Mims as his "primary weapon," telling Newsday's Al Iannazzone that the 22-year-old wants to continue to learn.

Jets place WR Quincy Enunwa and Josh Bellamy on PUP list, ending their seasons with New York

Enunwa's career is in question

Oct 14, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) before his game against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports (Vincent Carchietta)

The timing of the moves is interesting because players don't have to be placed on the PUP list until before training camp, which is still months away. But their season, with the Jets at least, is over.

Enunwa's status with the team has been up in the air this offseason due to missing all but one game in 2019 because of yet another neck injury. He's had three total neck surgeries, and his future career is in doubt.

Could new free agent WR Marqise Lee make sense for Jets to pursue?

Lee is fully healthy and Jets could use more WR depth

Trying to free up some money before the 2020 NFL Draft, the Jaguars made a surprise move on Monday, releasing WR Marqise Lee, per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

So could the Jets, who definitely need more depth in their wide receiving corps, snatch him off the free agent market?

Lee was supposed to make $7 million this season based off his salary and roster bonus in his third year of a four-year pact with Jacksonville. However, the Jags triggered his opt-out, which left $3.5 million in dead cap room.

Inside the debate over Jets' two likeliest scenarios in 2020 NFL Draft

Douglas has focused on O-line rebuild, but will receivers be too tempting to pass up?

In many ways, the Jets have one of the most interesting choices to make in the entire first round when they're on the clock at No. 11. They need and want a tackle, and will probably be able to take the last available of the best four.

Or they could take what likely will be the top receiver on their board.

What if Gang Green were to move in the first round?

Since taking over the Jets 10 months ago, Joe Douglas has made one thing clear: He intends to build this franchise through the draft.

Now, since it's his first draft as an NFL general manager, we don't know a lot about his approach just yet. But it seems unlikely he would surrender draft capital to move up from the 11th pick in the first round. Most likely, he'll stay right where he is, and take an offensive lineman or a receiver.

Why Breshad Perriman needs to live up to his word of having 'season to remember' with Jets

Perriman has the ability to open up the entire offense, just like Robby Anderson

It took new Jets WR Breshad Perriman until his fourth NFL season to finally put up solid numbers on the stat sheet. Being a former first-round pick, it hasn't been what he expected.

But following a 2019 season that saw all career-highs, Perriman isn't holding back his expectations for 2020 with his latest team in New York.

"I have no doubt in my mind that it will definitely be a season to remember for me, as far as production-wise," Perriman told NJ.com's Darryl Slater. "I'm just really excited for the opportunities that I will get, just being in a bigger role."

Pros and Cons: Should Jets go WR or OT with first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft?

It'll be a heated debate until the Jets pick No. 11 overall

If the 2020 NFL Draft continues to remain on schedule, the Jets have less than a month to decide what they want to do with their No. 11 overall pick -- if they haven't done so already.

Jets GM Joe Douglas is leading his first draft ever in New York, so he definitely wants to get the pick right. For awhile, it looked like a new offensive tackle to cover Sam Darnold would be the only avenue for him to explore as NFL free agency kicked off.

Douglas added a few pieces to his line, an objective he had from the start. However, George Fant, a depth player with the Seahawks, being the only tackle that he brought in pointed to the fact that he might explore the deep market of first-round tackles.

Here are the Jets' internal and free agent options to replace Robby Anderson

It's going to be hard to fill Anderson's shoes quickly

Robby Anderson always considered himself a No. 1 receiver, even if few others did. The Jets certainly valued his speed and his potential, and they seemed pleased with the improvement they saw towards the end of last season.

But they never viewed him as their No. 1 in the past or for the future. So losing him to the Carolina Panthers isn't necessarily a big deal.

Jets GM Joe Douglas still needs to fill these 5 holes on his 2020 roster

Sam Darnold still needs a No. 1 receiver among them

Jets general manager Joe Douglas told anyone who would listen that he was going to focus on rebuilding the offensive line this offseason -- and boy, did he ever. Four of the six free agents he signed from other teams were offensive linemen, and he brought back one from last year's Jets, too.

And that's great. The Jets' line should be better and stronger and deeper in 2020, which means more protection for quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Le'Veon Bell. The Jets' offense will be better, and obviously that's important.

Breaking down the Jets' depth chart: Improvement on the O-line, but pass-rusher still in question

Where Gang Green stands after the first wave of of free agency

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Through the first wave of free agency, Joe Douglas and the Jets have taken time to improve the team's offensive line -- their No. 1 offseason priority -- while also bringing back a number of their own players who had hit the open market.

With moving pieces now falling into place, here's a look at how the Jets' depth chart may be looking right now (or at least our best guess), though there's still work to be done ...

QUARTERBACK: Sam Darnold, Mike White

This offseason, much has been made about the Giants' backup quarterback situation, but the Jets could also use a veteran signal-caller behind Darnold. Trevor Siemian and David Fales, both of whom saw playing time with Darnold dealing with mono last season, are both free agents, and the Jets must add to the QB depth chart.

White is a former fifth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys, but he doesn't have the experience many teams look for at the backup spot.

With Jerry Jeudy and other top receivers available in NFL Draft, Jets could be facing dilemma

The Jets need a star wide receiver, but they also need help on the line

INDIANAPOLIS - When Jets GM Joe Douglas watched the Chiefs and the 49ers play in Super Bowl LIV he felt the need … the need for speed.

And when he looked at the offensive players on the Jets' current roster, he knew he had a lot of work to do to find it.

"I think you saw that in the two teams that competed for the Super Bowl this year, how many explosive players they had on both sides of the ball," Douglas said. "Everyone is trying to get bigger, faster, smarter, tougher. We need explosive guys. We need explosive, dynamic playmakers."

All NFL eyes are on Indianapolis this week for the 2020 Scouting Combine, and the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends will take part in on-field workouts on Thursday.

Wide receiver is undoubtedly a position of need for the Jets, and they may already have their targets set on one of the draft's fastest players.

While listing out five Combine performances that should intrigue the Jets, ESPN's Rich Cimini listed Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, noting that the Jets 'have had their eye on him for a while.'

Jerry Jeudy, who is scheduled to meet with Jets, kicks off NFL Combine with controversial comment

Jeudy explained why he wears a Star of David necklace

Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy is arguably the best receiving prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft class, so media members flocked to his podium on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine to hear what he had to say before his workout and interviews with teams this week.

Well, he may want to retract one statement.

Jeudy was seen wearing a Star of David chain around his neck, and one reporter asked him why he wears it. This was his answer:

Takeaways from Jets' Joe Douglas at NFL Combine, including futures of Jamal Adams and Le'Veon Bell

'The plan is for Jamal to be a Jet for life'

Jets GM Joe Douglas spoke Tuesday about the futures of Jamal Adams and Le'Veon Bell, being hopeful for Quincy Enunwa, pending free agent Robby Anderson and more at the NFL Combine.

Here are the takeaways...

Douglas wants Adams to be 'a Jet for life'

"We're excited about Jamal. The plan is for Jamal to be a Jet for life. We've had some preliminary talks with his agent -- not gonna get into the specifics of that. But again, the plan is for Jamal to be here a long time."

With NFL Combine underway, Jets need to address these 5 areas on their roster

GM Joe Douglas has some work to do

The NFL's offseason started in earnest on Monday, as the league descended on the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to begin preparations for the NFL Draft. When the week-long meat market is over, free agency will only be two weeks away.

The Jets obviously still have plenty of holes despite a strong finish to their 7-9 season. Here's a look at the five areas -- in order of importance -- that rookie GM Joe Douglas will need to address the most over the next few months:

The source Dyer spoke with said Beckham isn't actively seeking a trade, but that a return to New York would be "welcomed" by him.

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano reported on Dec. 12 -- when the possibility of Beckham wanting out of Cleveland first arose -- that Beckham would "not be afraid of a return to New York." Vacchiano also listed the Packers, Vikings, and Rams among potential suitors for Beckham.

These 8 Jets could become cap casualties this offseason

Trumaine Johnson, Avery Williamson, and Quincy Enunwa make the list

The Jets will head into the first free-agent signing period under new GM Joe Douglas with a ton of money to spend for the third straight year. This time they'll start with at least $50 million, and probably a whole lot more.

The question, though, is whether he'll spend it any better - or smarter - than former GM Mike Maccagnan did.

That remains to be seen, of course, but Douglas will have to begin this offseason erasing some of Maccagnan's mistakes. There are plenty of players on the roster with huge salaries who aren't exactly living up to the numbers. Douglas will have the opportunity to clear a few of them out.

CeeDee Lamb vs. Jerry Jeudy: Who should the Jets take in 2020 NFL Draft?

If Joe Douglas wishes to go WR, these are the top two choices

Among draft experts, there is a great debate about which wide receiver is the best in this year's NFL Draft. And that debate revolves around Alabama's Jerry Jeudy and Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb.

Both receivers check off all the boxes evaluators and coaches alike look for. Whether its top-notch speed, route-running, ball-tracking, or sturdy hands, Jeudy and Lamb possess the attributes necessary to translate their stellar college careers into NFL careers as No. 1 receivers.

Quincy Enunwa reveals he has spinal stenosis, hopes to return to Jets

Enunwa: 'Why would I not want to be here? I love it here'

By Coby Green | Dec 30, 2019 | 12:21PM

Quincy Enunwa, who was available to speak as the Jets wrapped up their end-of-season interviews, revealed that he has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis but does not need surgery.

He missed nearly the entire 2019 season with a neck injury.

"It's unfortunate what's going on, there's not much I can really do about it, though," Enunwa said in the locker room Monday. "It's one of those things where I was kind of like born this way I guess, that's what I found out. ... It's not really one of those things that I can control too much."

Which upcoming free agents should Jets GM Joe Douglas keep on his roster?

Robby Anderson, Brian Poole and more make the list

Jets GM Joe Douglas has a lot of work to do this offseason as he begins to reshape the roster the way he wants it to be. And he'll start with the Jets' 23 unrestricted free agents -- most of whom will likely be gone when he's done.

Here's a look at those players -- and whether Douglas should keep them or not -- plus the lone restricted free agent, and a few other players who could be, and perhaps should be, offseason salary cap cuts:

Jets' Quincy Enunwa was locked down in New Jersey school due to Jersey City shooting

Enunwa is reportedly still at the school

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Awful news surfaced from Jersey City, NJ on Tuesday, where two active shooters were in a firefight in a residential area with police officers.

While this was happening, Jets WR Quincy Enunwa was at a local New Jersey school that needed to be locked down due to the event, per Fox 5 News' Tina Cervasio. Enunwa was making a guest appearance to talk to kids, and he is still at the school, says ESPN's Rich Cimini.

Multiple reports have stated that at least six people, including a police officer were killed in the shooting. The two gunmen reportedly opened fire near a convenience store in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City.

NFL scouts weigh in on Jets' building blocks for the future

Jets CEO Johnson: 'We are not where we thought we would be'

The saddest thing about the current state of the Jets is that this was supposed to be the year they arrived. After nine years of waiting for a playoff game, after enduring three years of rebuilding under ex-GM Mike Maccagnan, it was all supposed to come together in 2019.

Not only didn't that happen, but now the Jets appear to be on the brink of a rebuilding project again.

Jets' Quincy Enunwa tweets that he's been fined nearly $28,000 by team for missing treatment sessions

Enunwa has been on IR since September with neck injury

By Alex Smith | Nov 14, 2019 | 11:14PM

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Quincy Enunwa tweeted on Thursday night that he has been fined nearly $28,000 by the Jets for missing two treatment sessions.

In the Twitter thread, Enunwa claims that one of the missed sessions came when he took his wife, who is a veteran, out for lunch on Veterans Day. Enunwa attributed the second missed treatment to an emergency at this house.

Enunwa played in just one game for the Jets this season, suffering his second neck injury of his career in a Week 1 loss to Buffalo before heading to Injured Reserve.

The Jets' fanbase is furious, if not outright disgusted. The frustration is building inside the Jets organization, too. They are now 1-7 in what they thought would be their first playoff season in nearly a decade, and they just lost to a team that might very well be trying to lose.

Given all those extremes, it's impossible to say for sure that Adam Gase won't be one-and-done as the Jets' head coach. When the losses pile up, fans revolt, and the wheels begin to come off, anything is possible.

Where does Jets offense go from here? Taking a look at what's been going wrong, how things can improve

Darnold return should spark a reboot of this troubled offense

By Coby Green | Oct 6, 2019 | 7:00PM

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Coming into the season, the Jets felt they had a whole revamped squad on their hands that could contend: A star running back, some added help on defense, a new head coach and a second-year quarterback set for a potential breakout season.

But instead, the Jets are sitting in an 0-4 hole with their starting QB sidelined and their offense absolutely reeling as the weeks wane on. New York could barely muster up any offense Sunday against the Eagles and ultimately fell 31-6.

Third-string quarterback turned starter Luke Falk had another rough outing, going 15-26 (57 percent) for 120 yards and zero touchdowns. Falk also turned the ball over three times, throwing two interceptions and losing one of two fumbles on the day.

Heading into their idle Sunday in Week 4, the Jets have opted to bolster their receiving core, signing WR Vyncint Smith to the active roster off the Houston Texans' practice squad. In doing so, New York released QB David Fales.

The second-year pro out of Limestone College went undrafted in 2018 and signed with the Texans thereafter, making his NFL debut in Week 1 last season against the New England Patriots. Smith played seven games for Houston, which included one start and ended the season with five receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown.

Smith spent the past summer with the Texans before being cut and re-signed to the practice squad ahead of the regular season.

Jets WR Quincy Enunwa placed on IR due to neck injury that could be career-threatening

Head coach Adam Gase deferred to doctors when asked if the injury could be career-threatening

By Danny Abriano | Sep 11, 2019 | 4:45PM

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In a huge blow to the Jets' wide receiving corps, the team will be without Quincy Enunwa for the rest of the season due to a neck injury, head coach Adam Gase confirmed on Wednesday morning.

Later on Wednesday afternoon, the Jets officially placed the wide receiver on Injured Reserve.

According to Gase, Enunwa suffered the injury during the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Bills and tests on Monday revealed the severity.

"We found out the next day after the game, kinda informed us that he didn't feel right after the game," Gase said. "Went through all the tests and evaluations and we didn't find out until after Monday. Then we had to look through some other avenues."

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Jets head coach Adam Gase spent months building his offense around the receivers he had, insisting the group was better, more diverse than most people thought. Quincy Enunwa, as his tough, sure-handed possession receiver, was a big part of that equation.

So what is Gase going to do now?

The short answer in the NFL is always "next man up," but it's never that simple when a key player is lost during the season. And it could be particularly difficult for Gase to replace Enunwa, who is now lost for the season with another neck injury, because there's no one on the Jets roster who can really do what the 6-foot-2, 225-pounder could.

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of this trade is the fact that the Jets would deal with their divisional rivals in New England. It seems implausible that the Patriots would be willing to give the Jets a player that they think can help them, especially only for a late-round pick that they won't receive until 2021.

Nevertheless, Adam Gase will have been keen to target Thomas, who was his best receiver when he made a name for himself as the Broncos' defensive coordinator. In Gase's first year in that role, Thomas caught a career-high 14 touchdown passes and then posted career highs for catches (111) and receiving yards (1,619) in their second year together.

Jets strike trade with Patriots for veteran WR Demaryius Thomas

Thomas immediately adds solid depth to the receiving corps

Sep 10, 2019 | 4:37PM

The Patriots made their deal with star WR Antonio Brown official on Monday, and in turn, the Jets are getting one of their depth receivers.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots have traded veteran WR Demaryius Thomas to the Jets in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick.

The Jets are pretty solid at receiver at the moment with Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson, and Jamison Crowder leading that group. But there is also room for more depth, especially in the form of Thomas who has a Super Bowl ring over his 10-year career thus far.

Since Sunday's game, there's been a lot of attention centered around the team's kicking woes. Kaare Vedvik, who the Jets picked up to stop the bleeding in that department, missed both his attempts -- a 45-yard field goal and an extra point.

On Tuesday, though, the Jets brought in their fourth kicker of the year in Sam Ficken after hosting multiple players at the team facility. So with that (hopefully) settled, here are some other issues the Jets will need to focus on:

Jets Takeaways from Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Bills, including anemic performance by offense

Sam Darnold & Co. couldn't get anything going, while defense had four turnovers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Sam Darnold got out of the Jets' game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night in one piece.

And that's pretty much the best thing that can be said about his game and the Jets' offense in their 28-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night.

Right from the start, Darnold and the Jets' offense looked as out of sync as they've been all preseason. There were fumbles, breakdowns, bad throws, drops, and more than enough bad blocking to go around. Yes, he still didn't have Le'Veon Bell in his arsenal, and he was also missing three-fifths of his starting offensive line.

Jets' Adam Gase wants 'basketball team' of wideouts

Jets coach thinks team has strong set of WRs

By Nick Wojton | Aug 15, 2019 | 8:49PM

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New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens) (Michael Owens/AP)

The top-three targets for quarterback Sam Darnold on the outside are Robby Anderson, Jamison Crowder and Quincy Enunwa. In that group, New York head coach Adam Gase doesn't want or see football players.

Marcus Maye is dealing with a nerve issue, while Leonard Williams should be back soon

Oct 14, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) runs on to the field before his game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports (Vincent Carchietta)

Jets WR Quincy Enunwa left Tuesday's practice due to a groin injury and will undergo an MRI.

"We'll see where he's at the rest of the week," head coach Adam Gase said after practice.

Gase added that after suffering the injury, Enunwa wanted to return to practice but was kept out.

The Rundown

The Jets will be hoping that each of their top three receivers plays a big role in 2019, as they seek to build their offense around quarterback Sam Darnold. While none of them have had a thousand-yard season before, each of their top three receivers has been close to that level of production.

The Jets are also going to do more than just make the playoffs

In the last six months, the Jets have finished off their third straight season of double-digit losses, their eighth straight season of missing the playoffs, and they've fired their head coach and general manager. No wonder so many believe that things couldn't possibly get any worse.

Of course, that's not the defeatist attitude around One Jets Drive these days. Inside their building, they believe things are about to get much, much better. They have added many talented reinforcements, a high-energy coach, and a GM who seems ready to pull them in the right direction.

Will it all work out for this star-crossed franchise? It's not too early to guess. So here are five bold predictions for what to expect from the Jets this year:

There's a new general manager (Joe Douglas), a new head coach (Adam Gase), a new star (Le'Veon Bell), and a new attitude (Gregg Williams and many others). All of that has the Jets thinking this is going to be a great season.

But the "old" quarterback -- 22-year-old Sam Darnold -- is still the biggest reason for hope of all.

The Jets may not be ready to say it publicly, but internally they are thinking playoffs. In fact, they're expecting their first playoff berth since 2010. They may not be ready to win the AFC East, but they feel there's no reason why they can't emerge as an AFC contender.

10 most important players to Jets' success in 2019

Gang Green will rely heavily on these guys

For the second straight offseason, the Jets went on a huge spending spree, and this time it looks like they spent their money more wisely. They brought in stars and players who can truly make a difference.

The Jets' offseason has been a wild roller-coaster ride. It started at the bottom when they fired their head coach, peaked during free agency and the draft, then went on a wild spiral downward when they fired their general manager … and then somehow managed to come out of it OK.

In fact, not only do they seem OK now that GM Joe Douglas and his good buddy, head coach Adam Gase, are in charge; they are convinced they are on an uphill climb again. They are loaded with optimism. They feel like they are finally headed in the right direction. They believe a return to the playoffs is near.

Maybe they're right. Or maybe they're fooling themselves. For now, though, there has been an unusual amount of hope and excitement around the Jets as they wrapped up their spring organized team activities and mini-camps. Time will tell if that's warranted or not.

By Bent | Jun 5, 2019 | 4:47PM

Which under the radar players have been making an impression at minicamp?

For obvious reasons, much of the attention at the Jets' mandatory minicamp has been centered around players like Le'Veon Bell, Sam Darnold and Jamal Adams. These, after all, are the players whose performance in 2019 will be most influential in shaping the Jets' destiny.

However, with head coach Adam Gase confirming 100 percent attendance and only a few players sidelined due to injury, there are plenty of other players who are competing for roles. Let's consider some of the less high-profile names who have made an impression.